Borrower's Buzz

Monday, September 8th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Monday, September 8th at 10:30am - Sing and Play Story-time -Our youngest patrons and their grown-ups can join us for a special time of bonding through songs and stories. Rhythm and play helps even the youngest among us prepare for reading and speech. This special time is led by Ms. Nancy.

Monday, September 8th at 3:30pm - Gentle Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required. Also available on Zoom by calling at least 2 days ahead to receive a Zoom invitation.

*Tuesday, September 9th at 11:30am - Cricut 101 with Lori - Library volunteer, Lori, will share her knowledge of using the Cricut machine, and will walk participants through the process of creating a wooden welcome sign to adorn their home. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm - Zumba! Come join the party! We're pleased to offer this free, fast-paced dance class to our patrons. Learn some moves and shake it out weekly with certified ZIN instructor Christina! You can also Zumba on Zoom! Just call by the Monday before class to receive a Zoom Link.

Wednesday, September 10th from 1:00-3:00pm - Knit and Crochet - Join our knit and crochet group to work in the company of other fiber enthusiasts to create useful items for our community. All skill levels welcome, must be over 18 to attend our Wednesday meetings.

Wednesday, September 10th at 3:30pm - Geri-Fit -Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

Thursday, September 11th - Geri-Fit at 10:00am - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

*Thursdays starting at 4:00pm - Read to Therapy Dog, Annie - For elementary ages. Bring your child to read to Annie the therapy dog. Reading to a good listener, like a therapy dog, builds confidence and helps reading feel less like a chore and more like fun for those struggling with the skill. Call or stop by to schedule a 15-minute appointment by the Saturday prior to Annie's visit - 423-279-2714.

Thursday, September 11th at 5:30pm - Friends of the Blountville Library Meeting

Friday, September 12th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: First Responders!

Friday, September 12th at 1pm - Magic Tree House Book Club - The Magic Treehouse series are great beginner chapter books full of magic and adventure - join Ms. Nancy for this fun book club. This week we will finish Mummies in the Morning and then move on to Pirates Past Noon. Can't make it to Blountville? Call at least two days in advance to receive an invitation to join us online.

*Friday, September 12th at 1:00pm - Homeschool Extra Credit: Build a Tree! Come join our monthly program for homeschool kids: Build a Tree! In this program, students will experience the parts and functions of trees through movement and sound activities. Registration is required, recommended for ages 6-12. This Class is FULL.

Friday, September 12th at 2pm - Kids' Classic Book Club - Recommended for ages 8-12. During September, we’ll be reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary. Join us as we read these fun mouse tales together.

Saturday, September 13th at 1:00pm - Teen Event - The Board Room - Join us for a monthly boardgame club just for teens! Each month we'll choose from a variety of tabletop games and enjoy snacks while making new friends. No registration required, ages 13-17.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Monday September 15th at 6:00pm - Cricut 101 with Lori - Library volunteer, Lori, will share her knowledge of using the Cricut machine, and will walk participants through the process of creating a wooden welcome sign to adorn their home. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00pm- Romantasy Book Club - Like your fantasy books with a hint (or sometimes hunk) of spice? This is the book club for you. Bring a snack to share and join us in person or join us online by requesting a Zoom invitation at least one day in advance (call 423-279-2714 to request). This month's book is Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. It is rated 4 out of 5 flames.

Thursday, September 18th at 5:30pm - Wellness Warrior's Book Club - Interested in a more holistic approach to health and wellness? This book club is for you! This month we will start on The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Also available through Zoom, please call the library at 423-279-2714 to receive an invite.

*Friday, September 19th - Cosmopolitan Cafe at 5:30pm - Snacks from around the world? Yes please! This program for adults explores different countries around the world through the one thing we all love: food! This month we are visiting Indonesia. Registration is required for this event, please stop in, register online or call us at (423) 279-2714.

Saturday, September 20th - Saturday Knit and Crochet Group - Join our knit and crochet group to work in the company of other fiber enthusiasts to create useful items for our community. Ages 8+ can join the fiber fun.

*Thursday, September 25th at 5:30pm - CPR Training with Lambert Training - Lambert training will be at the Blountville branch to train staff and patrons in CPR. There is a $40 Fee for this class that must be paid at the time of registration or by the registration cut-off date, to retain your spot. In-person registration only. Fee payment required at registration. Cash or check only. Please RSVP by September 18th. Space is limited.

Saturday, September 27th at 11:00am - Family Fun with Ms. Nancy -We’ll have a story and other fun. Geared toward PreK and Elementary kids and their families!

*Saturday, September 27th at 11:30am - Family Craft: Clay and Seed Mosaics - Leaf or Snail Motif - Come join us in piecing together your own Clay Mosaic Snail or Leaf! This fall-inspired craft is perfect for learning seed and bean identification. Please register online, in-person, or call (423)279-2714.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Monday, September 8th at 9:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Monday, September 8th from 4:00-8:00pm - Supper at the Library - We’ll be open late this evening to allow patrons to browse our shelves before or after grabbing their supper meal at one of the food trucks in our parking lot! No food or drink is allowed inside the library, but we will have dining areas set up outside for al fresco dining, before or after your library visit.

Tuesday, September 9th at 3:30pm - Bays Mountain at the Library: Snakes! A park ranger from Bays Mountain Park will present an assortment of non-venomous snakes. Come and learn more about our local reptiles. No RSVP required.

Wednesday, September 10th at 9:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Wednesday, September 10th at 1:30pm - Children's Classics Book Club: Where the Red Fern Grows. - Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1961 children's novel by Wilson Rawls about a boy who buys and trains two Redbone Coonhounds for hunting. It is a work of autobiographical fiction based on Rawls' childhood in the Ozarks. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Thursday, September 11th at 9:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: First Responders!

Thursday, September 11th at 1:30pm - "I Survived" History with Daniel - Mr. Daniel will be taking on history this month with the help of the I Survived series. This class is geared toward 8-12 year-olds. We’ll learn from the books and then go a bit further in this fun and engaging history lesson. No reservations required. This week: The Nazi Invasion, 1944

Friday, September 12th at 10:30am - Mats and Pillows for the Homeless with Carolyn Miller -Carolyn Miller will lead the group in constructing mats and pillows for a local charity that works with the homeless.

Friday, September 12th at 2:00pm - Art History with Daniel - Daniel will lead kids ages 8-12 through a new art history lesson each week; we’ll also make some art of our own inspired by the lesson. This month, we’ll be learning about the concept of minimalism in art. This week, we'll learn about Donald Judd - An American artist associated with minimalism.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tuesday, September 16th starting at 3:00pm - Read to a Therapy Dog -Therapy Dogs, JB or Jackson, will be in the library by appointment between 3:00pm and 4:00pm to listen to young readers as they practice their new skills. Reading to a canine has been proven to reduce stress and build confidence in new readers. To schedule your child’s 15-minute appointment to read to JB, please call the library at 423-239-1100.

Friday, September 19th at 3:45pm - Rescheduled Creek Walk with Marty Silver at Warrior's Path State Park - This event got canceled in August due to bad weather. We'll try again to meet at Warrior’s Path State Park, and Marty Silver will lead us on a walk in the creek. We will collect and observe the wildlife in this aquatic environment. Be prepared to get wet. We will meet at the parking lot above the Marina. No RSVP required.

Saturday, September 20th at 2:00pm - Cardboard Creations - Have fun creating cardboard structures using special tools and your imagination. Get a start on this year’s cardboard Halloween costume or create a piece of art! Whatever your imagination dreams up! All ages welcome!

Tuesday, September 23rd at 3:30pm - Bays Mountain at the Library: Owls and Hawks! A park ranger from Bays Mountain Park will present local bird of prey species. Come and learn more about these amazing birds

*Wednesday, September 24th at 5:30pm - Art History for Grown-ups with Daniel - Grown ups can now take part in an art history class with Mr. Daniel. The class will cover the major works of art at The British Museum in London. This is a RSVP event. Please RSVP in person, by phone, or online by September 17th.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Tuesday, September 9th at 10:45am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: First Responders!

Tuesday, September 9th at 4:00pm - Magic Treehouse Book Club - Ms. Nancy will lead this book club here at the Thomas Memorial branch. This book club is great for those just beginning to read chapter books. September's books are Mummies in the Morning and Pirates Past Noon.

Wednesday, September 10th the Thomas Memorial (Bluff City) branch of the Sullivan County Public Library will be closing at 4:00pm for staff training.

Thursday, September 11th at 10:00am - Chair Yoga - Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga focused poses. No reservation required.

Thursday, September 11th at 11:30am - Reader's Choice Book Club - We will be discussing The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge Selleck. No registration required.

Saturday, September 13th at 10:00am - Geri-Fit - Geri- Fit is a strength training exercise class for mature adults or those with mobility challenges.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, September 19th at 4:00pm - DIY Fall-Scented Playdough (all ages) We will be activating our creativity by making fall-scented playdough. No RSVP required.

Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00pm - Spice Club! We will be tasting the herb Hyssop, in the form of tea. We will also be learning ways in which it can be used in recipes. No RSVP required. Come explore and add spice to life!

*Friday, September 26th at 5:30pm - Oozing Pumpkins (family activity) - All Ages can come enjoy a family night of science and fun. We will be making oozing pumpkins with elephant paste. Registration is required. Each family group will get a pumpkin to experiment with. RSVP in person, by phone or online by September 19th.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Tuesday, September 9th at 5:00pm - After-Hours Silent Book Club - Do you love reading but have a hard time committing to a book club? Join the Sullivan Gardens After-Hours Silent Book Club and bring your own book to read independently and discuss with others. We will spend the majority of the time reading with a small amount of time at the end for discussion of our books. No RSVP required.

Friday, September 12th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: First Responders!

Friday, September 12th at 5:30pm - Trivia Night - True or False: Nashville is the birthplace of Country music. Test your Volunteer State trivia by joining the staff of Sullivan Gardens Library on September 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. All ages are welcome for this fun-filled trivia night. Popcorn will be provided! Teams are encouraged, but not required. No registration is necessary.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, September 15th at 5:30pm - Community Game Night - Looking for some good family fun? Keep an eye on our social media to see what board games we will be playing this month! No registration required!

Thursday, September 18th at 4:00pm - Pasta Mosaics - Kiddos of all ages are welcome to join staff on September 18 from 4:00-5:00 PM to craft mosaics using colorful pasta noodles! All materials will be provided. Participants will leave with their own one-of-a-kind noodle masterpiece! No registration required.

Friday, September 26th at 10:30am AND 4:30pm - Pancake Story-time! Celebrate National Pancake Day with a special story time at Sullivan Gardens Library on September 26! Families with all ages are welcome to join us as we read “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” by Laura Numeroff and celebrate with a pancake party afterwards. The first Storytime will be from 10:30-11:30, and the final pancake Storytime will be from 4:30-5:30. Pancakes and toppings will be provided! No reservations required, but if you have any allergy concerns, please contact Sullivan Gardens staff at (423) 349-5990.

*Saturday, September 27th at 1:00pm - Career Prep with TEL - Looking for help jumpstarting your career? Stop by the Sullivan Gardens Library and explore the Career Prep resources available through the Tennessee Electronic Library. Complete a career assessment to see what jobs might be right for you and learn best practices for job searching and writing resumes. Library staff will be available for additional assistance as needed. Please RSVP by calling us at (423) 349-5990 so that we can ensure enough computers are available for everyone. Or sign-up online!

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Monday, September 8th at 5:30pm - Bingo at Bloomingdale! We’ll be hosting our monthly FREE bingo game for small prizes. Join us for a couple of rounds. Must be age 12 or older to play. No RSVP required. This event meets at the Bloomingdale Ruritan next door to the library.

*Tuesday, September 9th at 10:30am - Autumn Gnome Craft - You know you want to come make one of these adorable gnomes! They are just what you need to start decorating for fall! This craft is for adults only. Registration is required for this class. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Wednesday, September 10th at 9:30am - Baby Bookworms Sing and Play Story-time - For infants through age 2, our youngest patrons and their grown-ups can join us for a special time of bonding through songs and stories. Rhythm and play helps even the youngest among us prepare for reading and speech. No RSVP required.

Wednesday, September 10th at 10:30am - PreK Story-time and Activity - Our pre-school story-time is great for kids ages 2-5 years old. Each week follows a theme that will help build skills for school while still being fun and entertaining for the kids. All branches have the same theme, so if you miss the day at your regular branch, you can attend at another. This week's theme is: First Responders!

Wednesday, September 10th the Bloomingdale branch of the Sullivan County Public Library will be closing at 4:00pm for staff training.

Thursday, September 11th at 3:30pm - Kids' Chess Club - Want to learn to play chess or find friends to play with? Join us at the Bloomingdale branch for some instruction and then game play. This is a weekly event. No reservations required for elementary and middle school age kids!

*Saturday, September 13th at 10:30am - Wingfeather Wanderers Tween Book Club - Ages 11-14 are invited to join our book club! We will continue reading the Wingfeather saga. We'll read together and discuss the story. Please RSVP by September 8th for the Sept. 13th meeting. You can RSVP in person, by phone or online through our calendar.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Saturday, September 20th at 2:00pm - The Dessert-Bar Crawl - We're having a Dessert-Bar Crawl! Bring your favorite dessert bar to share with others, along with copies of your recipe, unless it's a family secret. We'll sample and vote for the favorite dessert! There will be a prize for the winning recipe! Sign up at the library, by phone or online by September 13th for this fun program. Drinks will be provided. All ages welcome.

*Saturday, September 27th at 10:30am - Wingfeather Wanderers Tween Book Club - Ages 11-14 are invited to join our book club! We will continue reading the Wingfeather saga. We'll read together and discuss the story. Please RSVP by September 20th for the September 27th meeting. You can RSVP in person, by phone or online through our calendar.

Saturday, September 27th at 1:00pm - Teen Book Club - All teens are welcome to come and share your thoughts on the latest book you are reading. Snacks provided.

For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our calendar at www.scpltn.org

Tuesdays - Thomas Memorial (Bluff City) at 10:45am

Wednesdays - Bloomingdale at 10:30am

Thursdays - Colonial Heights at 9:30am

Fridays - Blountville at 10:30am and Sullivan Gardens at 10:30am

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